Former Literary and Scientific Institute
Former Literary and Scientific Institute is a Grade II* listed building in Dorset, first listed on 28 November 1950. It is one of 478 Grade II* entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 1% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Former Literary and Scientific Institute |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1118999 |
| Date first listed | 28 November 1950 |
| Local planning authority | Dorset |
| Location | 50.73341, -2.75540 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1118999 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.
Listed buildings near Former Literary and Scientific Institute
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| No 55 Including Railings Ringstead House | II | 12 m |
| 57, East Street | II | 23 m |
| 41-47, East Street | II | 25 m |
| 3 and 5, Barrack Street | II | 28 m |
| 42 and 44, East Street | II | 36 m |
| 2, Barrack Street | II | 42 m |
| 7, Barrack Street | II | 42 m |
| 37 and 39, East Street | II | 43 m |
| Unitarian Chapel | II* | 43 m |
| 36, East Street | II | 44 m |